Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mother's Day - South Asian Edition

1999Me: Happy mother’s day! *hands over a bunch of flowers*Mom: Thank you dear. They are lovely. But you know what would make me happier? You learning to cook something decent so I don’t have to slave over the bloody stove all day long!Me: Keep dreaming!Mom: *SMACK*

2010Me: Happy mother’s day! *hands over a bunch of flowers and snacks*Mom: Thank you dear. This is lovely. But you know what would me happier? You settling down with a nice man and giving me some grandbabies so I have something to live for in my old age!Me: I don’t have to settle down with a nice boy to give you grandbabies Ma!Mom: *SMACK*

Lol! I'm South Asian too, and I know exactly what you're talking about! At least I live far from my parents, so I don't get the *smack* you describe. Instead I get the "why are you wasting time with cats? You should have babies".They don't seem to realize that kids aren't for everyone.

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